The 'Shrek 2 Trumpet Fanfare' meme comes from the iconic opening sequence of the 2004 DreamWorks sequel, where a royal messenger relentlessly blows a trumpet to announce Shrek and Fiona's invitation to Far Far Away. The scene perfectly captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by loud, unwanted, or aggressive information. It gained viral status as a relatable template for situations involving annoying alarms, pushy notifications, or that one friend who won't stop talking about their niche interests. Users typically label the herald as the source of the noise and Shrek as the reluctant recipient of the 'loud' news.